Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: LKO International FW4
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Maloski throws a leg kick but Warner sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Warner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maloski, pushing him back against the cage.
Warner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maloski.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Maloski has been cut.
Maloski goes for a takedown attempt but Warner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Warner tries to clinch there but Maloski circles away. #TD2#
Warner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maloski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner in side control, throwing shots but Maloski defends.
Maloski struggling a bit here.
Maloski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maloski tries to get out of the position.
Maloski is looking to regain half guard here but Warner keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Maloski throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Maloski gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Maloski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warner pulls his head out easily.
Warner wants to free his trapped foot but Maloski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Warner is still trying to improve position.#SU2#
Warner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Warner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maloski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maloski thinks about countering with a head kick.
Maloski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Warner has managed to clinch. #T2#
Maloski looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Maloski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maloski managing to block the knees to the body from Warner. #BC2#
Warner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maloski avoids the head kick by Warner. #TD2#
Warner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maloski wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB2#
Warner is trying to get an arm triangle but Maloski is defending well.
Warner misses with the ground and pound.
Warner throws a strike aimed at the side of Maloski's head but Maloski avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maloski sneaks back into half guard.
Warner is pressing down on Maloski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maloski is holding on for now. #T3#
Maloski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maloski is looking to control Warner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maloski avoid being mounted?
Maloski wants to get back to full guard.
Warner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maloski defending well though.
Maloski is trying to get back to full guard.
Warner is looking to advance position but Maloski won't allow it.
Maloski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maloski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Maloski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Warner throws a big elbow that misses.
Warner throws a big elbow that misses.
Warner throws a big elbow that misses.
Maloski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Warner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maloski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warner looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Warner connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maloski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warner misses with a double jab.
Maloski throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Warner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Maloski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Maloski throws a wild body kick that Warner sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maloski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warner to keep the fight standing.
Maloski tries to pull guard but Warner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maloski managing to block the knees to the body from Warner. #TD#
Maloski tightens his grip and picks Warner up, before dumping him to the ground. Warner manages to land in guard.
Maloski working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner looking for a sweep. Not yet Warner, not yet.
Warner keeping full guard, as Maloski tries to pass.
Warner trying to keep a closed guard but Maloski is proving a slippery customer.
Stephen Warner has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Maloski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maloski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warner's head.
Maloski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warner is trying to keep Maloski in close.
Maloski landing some decent shots from guard.
Maloski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Warner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warner has momentary wrist control but Maloski slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Maloski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maloski stands up over Warner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maloski lands a couple of elbows.
Maloski stands up over Warner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warner controls Maloski momentarily but Maloski frees himself.
Warner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Maloski trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Maloski won't allow Warner to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maloski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Warner trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maloski stops Warner from standing up.
Warner trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maloski chips away with some ground and pound.
Maloski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maloski wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
Maloski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Warner tries to clinch there but Maloski circles away. #CL2#
Maloski gets tackled into the cage by Warner. Warner maintains the clinch.
Maloski blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Maloski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warner is trying to break the clinch but Maloski is controlling him.
Warner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maloski has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Warner manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Warner gets a double leg takedown into Maloski's guard.
Warner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maloski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Warner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maloski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Maloski is in close to Warner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Maloski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Maloski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Maloski misses with a head kick.
Jack Maloski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Warner has closed the distance and engaged Maloski in a clinch.
Maloski wants to take the fight to the mat but Warner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Warner tries to land knees in the clinch but Maloski avoids the damage to the body.
Maloski jumps guard but Warner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maloski jumps guard but Warner stands there with Maloski around his waist. Maloski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Maloski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Maloski manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warner forces his way into half guard.
Warner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Warner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Warner trying to pass the guard but Maloski defending well.
Warner throwing shots but Maloski is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Maloski actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maloski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maloski punching from the bottom. #SU2#
Warner stands up and beckons Maloski to join him on the feet.
Maloski swats away the attempt to clinch by Warner.
Maloski throws a low kick but Warner avoids it.
Warner dodges the punch combination from Maloski. #T2#
Maloski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warner counters with a head kick. That will keep Maloski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL2#
Warner moves into range and clinches up with Maloski.
Warner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloski is defending well for now.
Maloski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warner is defending well.
Warner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maloski managing to block the knees to the body from Warner. #TD2#
Warner gets control of Maloski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Warner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maloski wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
Warner wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Warner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Warner forces his way into half guard.
Warner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maloski defending well though.
Maloski wants to get back to full guard.
Warner thows a huge punch but Maloski dodges it nicely.
Maloski trying to control here.
Warner works his way into side control.
Warner throws a strike aimed at the side of Maloski's head but Maloski avoids it well.#T4#
Maloski parries the strikes from Warner easily there. Warner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maloski to escape.
Warner avoids the strikes from the bottom by Maloski.
Maloski dodges the ground and pound from Warner.
Sloppy strikes there by Warner.
Maloski is looking for a sweep.
Warner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maloski dodges the ground and pound from Warner.
Warner throwing strikes but Maloski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Warner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maloski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maloski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maloski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Warner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Warner!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2016

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Aldo has knocked Oliveira down with a huge combo! Aldo steps away and waves a wobbly Oliveira back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Oliveira is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Oliveira has been cut.
Aldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?
and Aldo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Oliveira! He's just covering up as Aldo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LKO12 Debaser
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Warner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Warner misses #TD#
and Lintunen L counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lintunen L.
Warner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lintunen L with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lintunen L is looking to work some ground and pound but Warner has wrist control.
Warner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lintunen L passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lintunen L wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warner keeps working.
Lintunen L looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Warner is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lintunen L looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lintunen L is working to tighten his grip on Warner's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Warner has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lintunen L is really squeezing tight and eventually Warner passes out! Lintunen L breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lauri Lintunen L!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Tanaka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zegan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Zegan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tanaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zegan - the referee stops the clock and Tanaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zegan. Tanaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Zegan pushes him off.
Zegan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zegan cracks Tanaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zegan scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zegan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zegan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka with a poor takedown
and Zegan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tanaka shoots and misses
and Zegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zegan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Zegan closes the distance and clinches.
Zegan lands a body punch.
Zegan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zegan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses. #BC2#
Zegan manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Zegan.#CL2#
Zegan gets a clinch.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zegan to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Zegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zegan cracks the inside of Tanaka's front leg. #KD2#
Zegan cracks Tanaka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tanaka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zegan finish him?
Tanaka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zegan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Zegan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tanaka falls backwards - clearly groggy! Zegan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maciej Zegan!
Maciej Zegan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Leesz swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
Leesz looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Oliveira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leesz!
Leesz regains half guard, as Oliveira was trying to land strikes.
Oliveira is trying to control. Leesz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Leesz to regain full guard.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leesz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira throws a strike but Leesz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Oliveira has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Leesz doesn't defend quickly enough and Oliveira has managed to lock this one up! Can Leesz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Oliveira on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Oliveira!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
No luck for Eugene with that takedown attempt.
Eugene will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tanaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Eugene tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eugene somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phallos Eugene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eugene shoots for a takedown but Tanaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Eugene closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eugene lands in his opponent's guard.
Tanaka wants to hit a switch here but Eugene passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tanaka there!
Tanaka can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Eugene is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.#T1#
Eugene stuffs the takedown.
Eugene is looking for a counter combo.
Tanaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Tanaka tries to get set, Eugene tries to push him back and clinch up but Tanaka manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Eugene shoots in and bounces Tanaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eugene stays in close to Tanaka's body and controls the position.
Eugene passes Tanaka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eugene looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Eugene seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tanaka for as long as he can get away with.
Eugene continues to stall.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Tanaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eugene's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eugene's back!
Tanaka controlling well, preventing Eugene from escaping the position.
Tanaka tries to get the hooks in deep but Eugene pushed the leg off.
Tanaka not allowing Eugene to control his hands.
Tanaka keeps control of the position as Eugene tries to break free. #SUB2#
Tanaka is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Eugene knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Eugene for a finish. #SUB2#
Tanaka has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Eugene has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Tanaka working for the choke. #T4#
Eugene is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Tanaka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eugene defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Eugene is really stuck here.
Eugene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanaka on the ground.#SUB2#
Tanaka patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking to break Eugene's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Eugene remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tanaka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Eugene turns into Tanaka and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eugene not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergio Tanaka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Eugene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Eugene fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka fails with the takedown
and Eugene counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eugene circles away.#TD#
Eugene manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tanaka on his heels. He'll look to pass Tanaka's guard now, I'm sure.
Tanaka is looking to stand back up but Eugene counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tanaka. #REVB#
Tanaka trying to control but Eugene postures up.
Tanaka wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugene with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Eugene has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eugene lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Eugene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eugene is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phallos Eugene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eugene feints a jab promting Tanaka to slip. Eugene then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tanaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3##TD#
Eugene closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eugene in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eugene prevents Tanaka from standing back up.
Eugene seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.
Phallos Eugene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Eugene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eugene shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eugene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eugene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Eugene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phallos Eugene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Eugene gets a double leg takedown into Tanaka's guard.
Eugene controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Eugene avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eugene controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phallos Eugene dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eugene's waist but Eugene gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanaka off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Eugene tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eugene misses with a takedown attempt - Tanaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eugene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eugene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tanaka dives in and grabs Eugene's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eugene pushes down on Tanaka's head and hops out.
No luck for Eugene with that takedown attempt.
Tanaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phallos Eugene. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Eugene shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eugene was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Eugene remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugene trying to control the position but Tanaka is working away. #T1#
Tanaka tries to bench press Eugene off him but Eugene keeps the position. #SUB#
Eugene is trying to get an arm triangle but Tanaka is defending well.
Tanaka is being controlled here.
Tanaka tries to bench press Eugene off him but Eugene keeps the position.
Eugene controls the position from side control.
Eugene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Tanaka tries to bench press Eugene off him but Eugene keeps the position.
Eugene staying calm.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Eugene.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Eugene tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tanaka is not content to let Eugene control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Eugene dives in and grabs Tanaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes down on Eugene's head and hops out.
Eugene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanaka sprawls well. Tanaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eugene gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eugene or perhaps it was just good defense by Tanaka, which made it look bad.
Eugene wants to clinch.
Eugene closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. Eugene pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Eugene clinches.
Eugene tries to land a knee to the head but Tanaka blocks with his arms.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Eugene turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eugene tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4##TD2#
Tanaka jumps into guard, dragging Eugene to the mat.
Tanaka tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eugene is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eugene preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phallos Eugene.
I think Eugene has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phallos Eugene!
A victorious Phallos Eugene thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016

#R1#
Pinto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Oliveira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Pinto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pinto. #CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Oliveira has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveira. No joy for Pinto on that attempt.
Pinto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
Pinto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pinto tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it. #CL#
Pinto moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira.
Oliveira pushes off an throws an elbow but Pinto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for Pinto to work. #BC#
Pinto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pinto pushes Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pinto breaks the clinch. #CL#
Pinto drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliveira tries a body shot but Pinto blocks it. #T1#
Oliveira working hard to break the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to push Pinto away but Pinto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oliveira goes for a takedown attempt but Pinto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pinto is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.
Pinto stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Oliveira moves into the clinch successfully.
Pinto tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheilton Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinto can't get the takedown.
Oliveira wants a takedown. #TD2#
Oliveira pulls Pinto into guard. #ES2#
Oliveira has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pinto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Pinto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crunch! Pinto slams his shin into Oliveira's torso.
Oliveira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oliveira looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pinto stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Pinto rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
Pinto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Pinto manages to break the clinch.
Pinto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pinto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira unleashes a big counter combination but Pinto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##CL#
Pinto clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Pinto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricardo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinto, which made it look bad.
Pinto fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinto tries to land a front kick but Oliveira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pinto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliveira tries to work over Pinto's front leg with a kick but Pinto checks it.
Pinto catches Oliveira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinto swivels and escapes.#T4#
Pinto lands a slapping body shot.
Oliveira moves forwards but Pinto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Pinto fails to land the takedown.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Pinto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pinto pinned against the cage. Pinto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinto, which made it look bad.
Pinto attempts a counter takedown but Oliveira avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Pinto drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.
Pinto lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheilton Pinto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Oliveira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Pinto circles away.
Oliveira fails with the takedown#CL#
and Pinto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pinto.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinto.
Pinto wants to take the fight to the mat but Oliveira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pinto goes for a takedown attempt but Oliveira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinto's waist but Pinto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oliveira off to one side.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinto is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Pinto circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheilton Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Oliveira.
Pinto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinto tries to counter by clinching up but Oliveira breaks away and moves out of range.
Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Pinto sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveira sprawls well. Oliveira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinto gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheilton Pinto is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
Pinto dives in for a single leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pinto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the cage. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Oliveira stuffs the takedown.
Oliveira is looking for the big counter here.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Pinto.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Pinto misses with a body kick. #CL#
Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Pinto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Pinto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pinto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Oliveira - the referee stops the clock and Pinto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Oliveira. Pinto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oliveira.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Oliveira decides to stand back up. Oliveira steps back and let's Pinto get back to his feet.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Pinto moves out of range.
Pinto shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Pinto ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinto also avoids with ease.
Pinto just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oliveira but Oliveira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oliveira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinto is just out of range.
It looked like Pinto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Oliveira has closed the distance and engaged Pinto in a clinch. #BC#
Pinto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Pinto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Pinto moves out of range.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.
Pinto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pinto.
Nice sprawl there from Pinto as Oliveira shoots in.
Pinto tries to counter by clinching up but Oliveira breaks away and moves out of range.
Pinto shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl out of it but Pinto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliveira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Oliveira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricardo Oliveira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Oliveira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira shoots in but Pinto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oliveira throws a low kick but Pinto avoids it.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pinto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Sheilton Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Oliveira.#CL#
Pinto clinches.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliveira throws an elbow but it misses.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Pinto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pinto goes for a takedown attempt but Oliveira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sheilton Pinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Oliveira has managed to clinch.
Pinto fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Pinto breaks from the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a head kick. #T2#
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Pinto keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Pinto gets a clinch.
Oliveira jumps guard but Pinto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pinto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinto walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Pinto counters with a three punch combo that has Oliveira backing up. Oliveira nods at Pinto to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck for Pinto with that takedown attempt.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Pinto rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Pinto pulls guard effortlessly. #T3##SUB#
Pinto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Pinto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinto has wrist control.
Oliveira looking to sit in guard and control but Pinto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinto controls the pace.
Oliveira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinto's guard. #REVB##T4#
Pinto is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.
Oliveira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pinto's head.#SUB2#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Pinto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pinto manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Pinto's guard.
Oliveira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Pinto pushes Oliveira off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheilton Pinto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheilton Pinto!

Event: CFN 5
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Abdul Rahman stuffs the takedown.
Abdul Rahman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdul Rahman tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdul Rahman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Gonzalez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abdul Rahman is staying active underneath Gonzalez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzalez lands a nice short elbow.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Abdul Rahman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abdul Rahman is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzalez lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Abdul Rahman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonzalez is keen to just control but Abdul Rahman is a slippery customer.
Abdul Rahman is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdul Rahman defends it well.
Abdul Rahman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abdul Rahman tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abdul Rahman trying to control but Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez looks to land a strike but Abdul Rahman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Abdul Rahman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gonzalez doesn't defend quickly enough and Abdul Rahman has managed to lock this one up! Can Gonzalez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Abdul Rahman on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hayder Abdul Rahman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Sigit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sigit looking for submissions off his back.
Sigit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Sigit has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tanaka doesn't defend quickly enough and Sigit has managed to lock this one up! Can Tanaka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sigit on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Sigit!
A determined The Sigit didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Rashid fails to land with a series of punches.
Rashid tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
Rashid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rashid with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peterson counters with a series of strikes. Rashid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Rashid avoids them all with ease.
As Peterson looks to move away, Rashid throws a big counter combo but Peterson just gets out of the way.
Rashid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Rashid.
Peterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rashid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Rashid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Peterson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rashid is on him like a limpet, forcing Peterson back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rashid's efforts to push away.
Rashid trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Peterson is trying to pull guard but Rashid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arslan Rashid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JP Peterson.#TD2#
Peterson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rashid regains guard. #SU2#
Peterson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Peterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rashid fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Peterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rashid!
Rashid is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peterson is controlling him well.#ES#
Rashid explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Rashid breaks the clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch but Rashid is having none of it.
Rashid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rashid leaves Peterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rashid throws a right hand that Peterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Peterson also avoids with ease.
Rashid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Peterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rashid is trying to improve his position.
Peterson cracks Rashid with a big elbow. #T3#
Rashid struggling a bit here.
Rashid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rashid is breathing heavily.
Peterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rashid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rashid has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.
Rashid trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Rashid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rashid scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rashid wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Peterson seems keen to control Rashid's posture.#T4#
Rashid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.
Peterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rashid is controlling him.
Rashid landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Peterson pulls Rashid in to control the position.
Rashid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rashid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Peterson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but JP Peterson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rashid slaps away a takedown attempt from Peterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peterson lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Rashid is rocked!#TD2#
Peterson lands a huge takedown. Rashid is out but the ref is slow to react and Peterson lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Rashid lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JP Peterson!

Event: CCR 36
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hed.
Hed avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hed moves away.
Oliveira misses with the body kick
and Hed counters with a left to the body.
Hed fails with a takedown attempt.
Hed lands a high kick! #CL#
Hed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Hed has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hed can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Hed has Oliveira pushed against the cage.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hed is defending well for now.#T1#
Oliveira is leaning against Hed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oliveira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Hed.
Hed leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hed stalling against the cage.
Hed seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oliveira tries to land knees in the clinch but Hed avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Hed.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Morgan Hed.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan Hed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Oliveira.
Hed scoring well with a low kick there.
Hed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hed circles away.
Hed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hed. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
Hed throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Hed throws a solid leg kick but Oliveira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hed.
Oliveira throws a combination. Hed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Hed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hed stuffs the takedown.
Hed feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Hed, which made it look bad.
Oliveira goes for a double leg but Hed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hed continues to drive forward.
Oliveira looks winded!
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Hed clinches up against the cage.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hed is defending well for now.
Hed stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Hed lands an uppercut.
Hed has Oliveira pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.
Oliveira can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Hed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hed scores with a leg kick.
Hed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Hed pushes Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Hed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Hed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliveira tries to score a body lock takedown but Hed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morgan Hed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Oliveira.#T1#
Hed is pushing Oliveira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oliveira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oliveira jumps guard but Hed stands there with Oliveira around his waist. Oliveira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Hed.
Hed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oliveira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Hed stops a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira goes for a takedown attempt but Hed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Hed counters with a low kick, right behind Oliveira 's knee.
Hed moves out of range as Oliveira throws a body kick.
Hed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliveira's sensitive parts.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Hed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
Hed cracks the inside of Oliveira's front leg.
Hed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hed scores with a nice body kick.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Hed tries to counter with a takedown but Oliveira is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hed is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Hed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricardo Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Hed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira misses with a body kick.
Hed fakes the leg kick and cracks Oliveira in the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oliveira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hed - the referee stops the clock and Oliveira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hed. Oliveira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Hed lands a front kick.
Hed throws a nice head kick!
Oliveira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oliveira takes a step back to recover.
Hed tries a head kick but it misses.
Hed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Hed dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hed.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Hed is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Oliveira.#CL#
Hed drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.
Hed's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oliveira has Hed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira letting Hed take a breather here.
Oliveira is trying to force a seperation but Hed has the dominant position.#T1#
Hed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Hed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hed keeps control of Oliveira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hed avoiding damage as Oliveira throws knees to the body.
Oliveira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hed has him pressed against the cage.
Hed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Hed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morgan Hed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Oliveira.
Oliveira can't break the clinch.
Hed stalling against the cage.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Hed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oliveira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hed avoiding damage.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliveira up against the cage.
Oliveira tries to break the clinch but Hed is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for Hed to work.
Oliveira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morgan Hed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hed to keep the fight standing.
Oliveira lands an elbow just above Hed 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Hed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Hed!

Event: LKO Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mankowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Warner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mankowski is in Warner's guard.
Mankowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mankowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Warner is trying to control the position but Mankowski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Warner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mankowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Warner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mankowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mankowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mankowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Warner looking for a guillotine here but Mankowski defends easily.
Mankowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mankowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but Warner defending well.
Mankowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mankowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mankowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mankowski's calf.#T3#
Warner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mankowski.
Mankowski shoots for a takedown but Warner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warner misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Warner forces Mankowski back against the cage and clinches.
Mankowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Warner after a bit of a struggle.
Warner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Warner stops a takedown attempt from Mankowski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mankowski. #TD#
Mankowski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mankowski controlling from side mount. #T4#
Warner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Mankowski has an Americana. Warner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mankowski is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mankowski hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Borys Mankowski!
After winning the bout, Borys Mankowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Tanaka gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tanaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tanaka's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB#
Sigit is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Tanaka with him. Tanaka is trying to defend but Sigit has an arm under the chin now! Tanaka grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Sigit!
The Sigit got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016

#R1#
Rashid shoots in for a takedown but Paw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Paw tries to clinch up.
Paw tries a head kick but it misses.
Paw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Paw instigates a clinch.
Paw jumps guard but Rashid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Rashid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paw wants to clinch but Rashid slips to the side#KD2#
and Rashid counters with a head kick that drops Paw to the mat! Paw scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Paw is rocked!#CL2#
Rashid moves into the clinch.
Oh Paw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rashid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Paw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paw seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Rashid shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rashid missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Rashid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paw taking some punishment here, with Rashid in his half guard.
Paw taking some punishment here, with Rashid in his half guard. #SUB2#
Rashid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paw regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rashid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Paw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paw seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Paw has momentary wrist control but Rashid slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Rashid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rashid has managed to get both his arms back between Paw's legs - danger averted.
Rashid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Rashid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rashid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rashid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paw's head.
Paw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Paw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rashid scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rashid postures up in Paw's guard and throws a big left but Paw blocks it.
Rashid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Paw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Paw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rashid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rashid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rashid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rashid wants to stand but Paw has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rashid landing with the ground and pound.
Paw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rashid postures up and lands a big shot to Paw's brow. #T4#
Paw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rashid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rashid is working Paw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rashid sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paw throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Paw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rashid's guard. #REVR#
Rashid pulls Paw in close to prevent any damage.
Paw passes Rashid's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rashid actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arslan Rashid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Paw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rashid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rashid's waist but Rashid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paw off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Paw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rashid shoots in looking for a takedown but Paw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rashid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paw is looking for a counter combo.
Rashid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Paw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Rashid explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rashid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paw chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Rashid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Rashid is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Paw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rashid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Rashid manages to break the clinch.
Paw does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Paw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rashid as he jumps to the side.
As Paw backs off Rashid throws a huge counter combo but Paw manages to avoid it all.
Paw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rashid counters with a left and a right that stings Paw.
Rashid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paw.#CL#
Paw pushes Rashid up against the cage in a clinch.
Rashid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paw backwards.
Paw taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Rashid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rashid. That one must have hurt.
Paw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rashid is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rashid tries to avoid it but Paw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rashid to the ground. Rashid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rashid! #CUT2#
It looks like Bart Paw has been cut.#CL2#
Rashid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paw, pushing him back against the cage.
Rashid prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rashid just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Rashid manages to pull guard.
Rashid keeping full guard, as Paw tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Rashid working for a triangle but Paw defends it easily.
Rashid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rashid is trying to hold Paw in close to prevent damage but Paw has managed to pass into half guard. #ES2#
Rashid has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Paw is on him like a limpet, forcing Rashid back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Paw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paw lands a high kick!
Rashid misses with a few strikes there.
Rashid tries a head kick but it misses.
Rashid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rashid is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Rashid takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Rashid manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rashid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paw is controlling him.
Rashid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paw controls the pace.
Paw landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arslan Rashid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bart Paw's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Paw has closed the distance and engaged Rashid in a clinch.
Paw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Paw jumps guard but Rashid stands there with Paw around his waist. Paw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Paw jumps guard.
Paw pulls Rashid in to control the position.
Rashid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rashid wants to control from the top but Paw keeps moving.
Paw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paw tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paw is pulling down on Rashid's head. It's preventing any offense from Rashid, at least for the moment.
Rashid landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Rashid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Paw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rashid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rashid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rashid throws a strike but Paw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Paw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rashid on the ground.
Paw wants to control from the top but Rashid keeps moving.
Rashid is looking to stand up but Paw isn't so interested in that idea.
Paw distracts Rashid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paw is in close to Rashid's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Rashid looking for a sweep. Not yet Rashid, not yet.
Paw wants to pass the guard but Rashid is keeping the position.
Paw is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rashid has an active guard here but Paw has managed to pass into half guard.
Paw looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paw scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Paw working Rashid over with strikes.
Rashid is looking to improve his position. #ES2#
Rashid pushes Paw off and gets back to his feet.
Bart Paw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paw leaves Rashid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rashid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Paw clinches up with Rashid and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rashid.
Paw tries to break the clinch but Rashid is controlling the position.
Paw throws a head punch that misses. #T4##BC2#
Rashid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from Paw
and Rashid counters with a nice body kick.
Paw wants to clinch up but Rashid keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rashid closes the distance and pushes Paw back into the cage.#BC#
Paw breaks the clinch.
Arslan Rashid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rashid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paw circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rashid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rashid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rashid fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paw keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Paw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rashid tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paw is in Rashid's guard.
Bart Paw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arslan Rashid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paw being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bart Paw.
Well Rashid has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arslan Rashid!

Event: CCR 35
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Oliveira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliveira lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Gotovina has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Oliveira is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Gotovina has clasped his hands together around Oliveira's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira tries to buck Gotovina off but Gotovina is having none of it.
Gotovina lands a nice forearm strike.
Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Gotovina keeps moving and retains side control.
Oliveira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gotovina tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gotovina scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oliveira to see if he's OK.#ROC2#
Oliveira is rocked!#T1#
Gotovina landing a few strikes.
Oh Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A big shot lands for Gotovina! That's hurt Oliveira! Will he recover? Gotovina fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Gotovina!
Our winner, Ante Gotovina, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016

#R1#
Rashid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stones but Stones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rashid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Stones tries to keep at a distance but Rashid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stones is working for takedown but Rashid is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rashid has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rashid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stones managing to block the knees to the body from Rashid.
Stones tries to pull guard but Rashid holds him up against the cage and eventually Stones drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stones jumps guard but Rashid stands there with Stones around his waist. Stones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arslan Rashid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Stones.
Stones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rashid is trying to break the clinch but Stones has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Rashid is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stones to keep the fight standing.
Stones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rashid after a bit of a struggle.
Rashid gets underhooks to prevent Stones's takedown attempt.
Rashid wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rashid lands a knee to the body. #TD2#
Stones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rashid landing with the ground and pound.
Rashid passes into half guard.
Rashid wants to take a breather but Stones is having none of it.
Stones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rashid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rashid. #SUB2#
Stones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Stones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rashid pulls his head out easily.
Stones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rashid throwing shots but Stones is blocking nicely.
Rashid trying to control from half guard but Stones is working away.
Stones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rashid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Rashid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rashid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rashid working over Stones with some ground and pound. Stones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rashid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stones defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rashid lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Stones is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rashid lands a nice short elbow.
Stones is still in real trouble! Can Rashid finish him?
Stones taking some punishment here, with Rashid in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rashid lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Stones quite badly. Stones pulls Rashid in close trying to recover. Rashid postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Stones on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Stones doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arslan Rashid!

Event: PF3 - Varner vs Stewart
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Kuramoto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Kuramoto darts in and clinches Tanaka up against the ropes.#BC2#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kuramoto rushes Tanaka and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kuramoto has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Kuramoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Kuramoto holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tanaka drops back down to his feet.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kuramoto to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Kuramoto jumps into guard, dragging Tanaka to the mat.
Tanaka advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka throws an elbow but Kuramoto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Kuramoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuramoto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Kuramoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tanaka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuramoto, who protects the arm well.
Tanaka trying to control the position but Kuramoto is working away.
Kuramoto is pushing Tanaka's head away, looking to escape. Tanaka manages to hold on to the position though.
Kuramoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Tanaka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuramoto bucks up and tries to throw Tanaka off but instead Tanaka has got his back!
Kuramoto is trying to get back to his feet but Tanaka has full control of the position and if anything, Kuramoto has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Kuramoto manages to stand up with Tanaka still on his back. Eventually Tanaka drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #TD#
Kuramoto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tanaka did well to prevent Kuramoto getting side control.#SU#
Kuramoto stands up from half guard.
Tanaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuramoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Ario Kuramoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tanaka throws a front kick that sends Kuramoto stumbling back into the ropes.
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Kuramoto.
Tanaka shoots in for a double leg but Kuramoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ario Kuramoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Tanaka.
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuramoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuramoto throws a head kick that misses.
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Kuramoto.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Kuramoto.
Kuramoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tanaka.
Kuramoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuramoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuramoto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Kuramoto.
Kuramoto is breathing heavily.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka darts in looking for a takedown but Kuramoto gets double underhooks and turns Tanaka into the ropes.
Kuramoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuramoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuramoto dives in and grabs Tanaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes down on Kuramoto's head and hops out.
Kuramoto tries to clinch up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuramoto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tanaka.
Tanaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuramoto sprawls well. He's pushed Tanaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuramoto misses with a double jab.
Kuramoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuramoto wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Kuramoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka counters with a series of strikes. Kuramoto will be more careful next time no doubt. #T5#
No joy there for Kuramoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuramoto circles away.
Kuramoto lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuramoto misses with a wild combination.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuramoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuramoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuramoto is looking to counter the offense by Tanaka and move into the clinch.#CL#
Kuramoto gets a clinch.
Kuramoto is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tanaka wants a takedown but no success here. #T6#
Kuramoto working hard to break the clinch.
Tanaka wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuramoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuramoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuramoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka throws a counter combo.
Kuramoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanaka counters with a series of strikes. Kuramoto will be more careful next time no doubt. #T7#
Kuramoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Kuramoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Kuramoto has Tanaka up against the ropes in a clinch. #TD2#
Tanaka gets control of Kuramoto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tanaka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Kuramoto stands up and waves to Tanaka to follow him.
Kuramoto misses with a body punch
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka goes for a double leg but Kuramoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kuramoto continues to drive forward.
Kuramoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuramoto, which made it look bad. #TD#
Kuramoto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuramoto lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Kuramoto stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T8#
A combination from Kuramoto does no damage.
Kuramoto throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuramoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Tanaka gets a clinch. #BC2#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuramoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuramoto misses with a combination #TD2#
and Tanaka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tanaka. #T9#
Tanaka stops Kuramoto from standing up.
Kuramoto pulls Tanaka in to control the position.
Tanaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuramoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tanaka prevents Kuramoto from getting back to his feet.
Kuramoto keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanaka trying to control but Kuramoto is working from the bottom.
Tanaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuramoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ario Kuramoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Kuramoto.
Tanaka goes for a double leg but Kuramoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kuramoto continues to drive forward.
Kuramoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Tanaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuramoto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tanaka backs up against the ropes.
Kuramoto throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
Kuramoto tries to land a front kick but Tanaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
Kuramoto looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well. #TD#
Kuramoto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanaka's half guard.
Tanaka is refusing to be controlled, as Kuramoto sits in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU#
Kuramoto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tanaka to stand up.
Kuramoto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuramoto misses with the combination.
Tanaka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuramoto defends it well.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Kuramoto sprawls well.
Kuramoto misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuramoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Kuramoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Ario Kuramoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuramoto. #T2#
Kuramoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka lands with a kick to the temple. Kuramoto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuramoto tries to bum rush Tanaka with a series of wild strikes but Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuramoto leaves Tanaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ario Kuramoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Tanaka.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tanaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuramoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka counters with a two punch combo.
Tanaka shoots for a takedown but Kuramoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tanaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tanaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuramoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuramoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Kuramoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuramoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuramoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Kuramoto sprawls well.
Tanaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kuramoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Kuramoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tanaka is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Kuramoto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tanaka isn't going anywhere.#SU#
Kuramoto decides to stand back up. Kuramoto steps back and let's Tanaka get back to his feet.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Tanaka with that takedown attempt.
Kuramoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Kuramoto misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuramoto throws a right and a left that both miss.#T5#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuramoto as he avoids it easily.
Kuramoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kuramoto. Those never looked like landing.
Tanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuramoto's waist but Kuramoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanaka off to one side.
Kuramoto throws a right hand that Tanaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanaka also avoids with ease.
Kuramoto misses with a two punch combination.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuramoto stuffs the takedown.
Kuramoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Kuramoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Kuramoto stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T6#
Kuramoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuramoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Tanaka.
Tanaka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuramoto blocks it well.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Kuramoto sprawls well.
Kuramoto misses with a wild combination.
Kuramoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuramoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuramoto's head.#TD2#
Tanaka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T7#
Tanaka trying to control from half guard but Kuramoto is working away. #SUB2#
Tanaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ario Kuramoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tanaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Tanaka is working for a kimura but Kuramoto is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuramoto controlling the position for now.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tanaka prevents Kuramoto from improving his position.#ES#
Kuramoto pushes Tanaka off and gets back to his feet.
Tanaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuramoto tries to avoid it but Tanaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuramoto to the ground. Kuramoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Kuramoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Kuramoto stands up from half guard. #T9#
Kuramoto lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuramoto lands a head shot.#CL#
Kuramoto has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuramoto missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kuramoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuramoto's efforts to push away.
Sergio Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ario Kuramoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuramoto is trying to force a seperation but Tanaka has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ario Kuramoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuramoto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Ario Kuramoto!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Ario Kuramoto!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ario Kuramoto!

Ario Kuramoto wins by unanimous decision!
Ario Kuramoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
Rashid misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rashid tries to work over Cruz's front leg with a kick but Cruz checks it.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Rashid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rashid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rashid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Rashid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Cruz backs off Rashid throws a huge counter combo but Cruz manages to avoid it all.
Rashid fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashid dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Rashid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Rashid counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cruz!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rashid.
Rashid wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rashid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz seems keen to control Rashid's posture.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rashid is aware though and is defending well.
Rashid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rashid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Rashid lands a couple of elbows.
Rashid prevents Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Rashid postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rashid's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rashid defends well.
Rashid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rashid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rashid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Rashid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rashid lands a couple of digs.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rashid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Rashid is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Cruz is pulling down on Rashid's head to control his posture.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Rashid slips an elbow through the middle.
Rashid trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Rashid distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid working some strikes from top position.
Rashid wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Rashid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rashid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Rashid stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arslan Rashid dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Rashid gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Rashid darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Rashid into the cage.
Rashid throws a leg kick #TD#
so Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rashid keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #SU#
Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Rashid is looking for the big counter here.
Darko Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rashid as he avoids it easily.
Rashid tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cruz tries to sprawl but Rashid drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cruz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rashid is on him like a limpet, forcing Cruz back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rashid tries to circle away but Cruz has him pinned against the cage.#T1##TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Rashid distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rashid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rashid lands a couple of elbows.
Rashid controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rashid preventing the sweep.
Rashid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rashid preventing the sweep.
Rashid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Rashid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rashid cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Rashid has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Rashid is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rashid passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rashid lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Rashid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rashid has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Rashid is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rashid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rashid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Rashid from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rashid is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Rashid landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Rashid has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cruz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rashid is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cruz pulls down on the head and he's put Rashid to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darko Cruz!
After the fight, Darko Cruz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CFN 1
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaccard, as that shot connected.
Jaccard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Abdul Rahman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdul Rahman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaccard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaccard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Jaccard - just one landing.
Abdul Rahman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaccard as he jumps to the side.
Jaccard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abdul Rahman's head.
Abdul Rahman blocks a head kick by Jaccard.
Abdul Rahman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaccard's waist but Jaccard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdul Rahman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayder Abdul Rahman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaccard thuds his shin into the meat of Abdul Rahman's side.
Jaccard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdul Rahman's hands.#T1#
Jaccard thumps Abdul Rahman with a low kick.
Abdul Rahman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaccard as he jumps to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaccard. That's going to slow Abdul Rahman down.
Jaccard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abdul Rahman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaccard can pounce on him.
Jaccard throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Abdul Rahman counters with a shoot takedown. Jaccard fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jaccard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaccard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abdul Rahman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jaccard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaccard passes Abdul Rahman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jaccard lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Jaccard stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Abdul Rahman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That kick from Jaccard tenderised Abdul Rahman's leg. Abdul Rahman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abdul Rahman walks into a straight right hand from Jaccard.
Jaccard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdul Rahman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jaccard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jaccard tries to bum rush Abdul Rahman with a series of wild strikes but Abdul Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Jaccard misses.
Abdul Rahman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abdul Rahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaccard.
Jaccard with a nice cross.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaccard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaccard.
Jaccard connects with a body shot that sends Abdul Rahman's belly button to the back.
Abdul Rahman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaccard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdul Rahman somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaccard! But no joy.
Jaccard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdul Rahman's hands.
Abdul Rahman fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaccard looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Abdul Rahman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jaccard on his heels. He'll look to pass Jaccard's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Jaccard looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaccard, not yet.
Abdul Rahman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaccard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Rahman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaccard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdul Rahman is one step ahead there.
Abdul Rahman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaccard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaccard has Abdul Rahman pulled in close to control his posture.
Jaccard is looking to sweep but instead, Abdul Rahman has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Jaccard dominated that round.
That's time! Abdul Rahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jaccard connects with a body shot.
Abdul Rahman wants to clinch up but Jaccard keeps it at a distance.
Abdul Rahman shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaccard sprawls well. He's pushed Abdul Rahman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaccard cracks Abdul Rahman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abdul Rahman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaccard's waist but Jaccard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdul Rahman off to one side.
Jaccard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abdul Rahman shoots in for a takedown but Jaccard shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayder Abdul Rahman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaccard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jaccard thuds his right hand into Abdul Rahman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaccard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abdul Rahman momentarily.
Jaccard cracks the inside of Abdul Rahman's front leg.
Abdul Rahman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdul Rahman shoots in looking for a takedown. Jaccard tries to sprawl out of it but Abdul Rahman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jaccard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Jaccard connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaccard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaccard throws a head kick that half lands.
Abdul Rahman tries for a takedown but Jaccard circles away easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Jaccard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaccard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abdul Rahman on the side of the head.
Jaccard lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Hayder Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Abdul Rahman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#
Abdul Rahman is rocked!
Abdul Rahman needs to keep his hands up - Jaccard had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Abdul Rahman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Abdul Rahman with a poor takedown
and Jaccard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaccard drops Abdul Rahman with a huge uppercut! Abdul Rahman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jaccard is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Jaccard!

Event: CCR 31
Date: May 27, 2016

#R1#
Oliveira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oliveira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oliveira lands a jab to the nose.
Oliveira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle, before Oliveira throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hribik's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Oliveira lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ricardo Oliveira!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1##TD#
Rashid shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Armstrong's guard.
Rashid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rashid throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rashid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armstrong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rashid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rashid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rashid throws an elbow that misses. Armstrong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rashid's guard. Nice move by Armstrong!#REVB#
Armstrong distracts Rashid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rashid wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rashid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rashid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rashid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armstrong controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rashid is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rashid throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rashid is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Armstrong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Armstrong has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Armstrong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong trying to control but Rashid is working from the bottom.
Armstrong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Armstrong postures up. #T3##SUB#
Rashid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rashid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rashid wants to control the position but Armstrong says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armstrong not doing much here.
Rashid wants to get back to full guard.
Armstrong controlling the pace.
Armstrong prevents Rashid from improving his position.
Armstrong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rashid takes one on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ajax Armstrong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rashid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rashid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rashid seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rashid is looking for a counter combo.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Rashid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rashid. #TD#
Rashid shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rashid showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Armstrong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rashid keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Rashid shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Rashid has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Armstrong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rashid regains guard immediately.
Rashid wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong passes into half guard. #REVR#
Rashid is looking to improve his position.
Rashid keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armstrong prevents Rashid from improving his position.#SUB#
Rashid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Armstrong trying to mount his opponent but Rashid defends it. #T2##SUB#
Rashid actively working from the bottom here.
Rashid is pressing down on Armstrong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Armstrong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Armstrong is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Rashid has his foot on Armstrong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armstrong works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rashid is on top in guard. #REVR##ES2#
Armstrong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rashid is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Rashid.
Rashid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong avoids it.#TD#
Rashid ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rashid no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Rashid keeps moving.
Armstrong controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Rashid keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong is in close to Rashid's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Rashid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armstrong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Armstrong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rashid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ajax Armstrong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Rashid shows good takedown defense.
Rashid keeps the fight on the outside.
Rashid avoids a kick to the body. #TD2#
Armstrong feints and as Rashid raises his hands in defense, Armstrong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Rashid manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Rashid moves out of range easily. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rashid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Rashid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Rashid goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Armstrong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rashid's guard! Nice work there by Armstrong!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong won't allow Rashid to get back to his feet.
Rashid trying to keep a closed guard but Armstrong is proving a slippery customer.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Armstrong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rashid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Armstrong prevents Rashid from getting back to his feet.
Armstrong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Rashid is retaining full guard.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Rashid counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Rashid avoids nicely.
Rashid wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown. Rashid tries to sprawl out of it but Armstrong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rashid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rashid went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arslan Rashid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rashid manages to avoid it.
Rashid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Armstrong manages to circle out of the way.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rashid manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
Arslan Rashid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ajax Armstrong.#CL#
Rashid forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Rashid lands a takedown into guard.
Rashid working some strikes from top position.
Rashid throwing strikes from guard but Armstrong blocks nicely.
Rashid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armstrong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ajax Armstrong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rashid tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Rashid postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it. #SUB#
Rashid has gone for a leg lock! Armstrong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rashid's guard.#REVB#
Armstrong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rashid keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Arslan Rashid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arslan Rashid.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajax Armstrong!

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